Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Limerick travel guide

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You're Going to Love Limerick

With a population of 90,054, Limerick is the largest city in Limerick, Ireland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Limerick has to offer.

Where to Eat in Limerick

If you’re looking for affordable options, ACES Limerick (Unit 7B Castletroy Park Retail Park) and Cornstore - Limerick (19 Thomas Street) are great picks.

When to visit Limerick

Limerick in November
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Limerick in November
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Limerick

Plane

When flying to Limerick, you’ll arrive at Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 20 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Limerick include American Airlines, Iberia and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Limerick from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Limerick is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 175 km from Limerick. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Limerick Childers Road Retail, Stop 607571, located 1.9 km from downtown Limerick. Limerick Mulgrave St. (St. Josephs Hosp) is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Limerick, you’ll arrive at Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 20 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Limerick include American Airlines, Iberia and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Limerick from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Limerick is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 175 km from Limerick. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Limerick Childers Road Retail, Stop 607571, located 1.9 km from downtown Limerick. Limerick Mulgrave St. (St. Josephs Hosp) is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city center.

Airports near Limerick

SNNShannon
NOCKnock Intl
ORKCork

Airlines serving Limerick

Lufthansa
Good (7,935 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,898 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,432 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,185 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,577 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,611 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,945 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,948 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,341 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,520 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (303 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,646 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,323 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (173 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (33 reviews)
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Where to stay in Limerick

From 5-star hotels such as the the Savoy Hotel to great affordable options like the Great National South Court Hotel, Limerick offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $186 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $208 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Limerick, with prices from $6 to $1,968 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Limerick are about 40% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Limerick by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Limerick

Most booked hotels in Limerick

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Dromoland Castle
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 112 reviews)
$682+
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Bunratty Manor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1466 reviews)
$172+
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Absolute Hotel Limerick
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2957 reviews)
$173+
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Shannon Springs Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1707 reviews)
$174+
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Treacys Oakwood Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1667 reviews)
$156+
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George Limerick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3887 reviews)
$148+
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Renting a car in Limerick

Renting a car in Limerick costs $27 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Limerick.

Expect to pay $8.40 per gallon in Limerick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $100.84 and $134.46. The most frequently booked car type in Limerick is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 89% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Limerick costs $27 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Limerick.

Expect to pay $8.40 per gallon in Limerick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $100.84 and $134.46. The most frequently booked car type in Limerick is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 89% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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